Why is MCOCA not invoked for all contract killing cases: HC to state

Hearing a petition filed by a former journalist, the Bombay high court (HC) on Friday directed the state government to file an affidavit stating why the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) are not applied to grave criminal cases involving contract killing.

On pointing out that a proposal from the investigating officer is required to invoke the MCOCA, the judges said: “Then why are you being selective, you should do it as a matter of routine for every case of organised crime.” HTC